Help police catch pharmacy burglar

November 09, 2008

On Aug. 8, Sept. 23 and Oct. 19 and 20, the Mishawaka Medical Arts Pharmacy at 303 S. Main St. was burglarized. Someone smashed the glass in the door and windows overnight to get in. The person was described as a thin male wearing a dark hooded sweat shirt and dark pants. He stole Oxycontin and Percocet. At 5 a.m. on Oct. 22 Merrill Pharmacy at 606 N. Main St. in Mishawaka was also burglarized. The burglar's description was the same as in the previous burglaries, and he entered through a window. Mishawaka police investigators are following leads, but they need your help. If you know who committed these pharmacy burglaries and contact Crime Stoppers, you could receive a cash reward of up to $1,000 if your information leads to an arrest. You can contact Crime Stoppers about any felony crime or fugitive. Crime Stoppers does not have caller ID. You will be assigned a code number and won't be asked your name. Submit a secure tip online at www.SouthBendAreaCrimeStoppers.com. Or call (800) 342-STOP. In South Bend, call 288-STOP.